Lambula transcripta
Common NameLambula transcripta
Scientific NameLambula transcripta
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyArctiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with abundant lichens
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantslichens, mosses, algae
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months, potentially year-round in tropical areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically lichenivorous, feeding on lichens, mosses, or algae.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender body, and the distinctive mottled light and dark brown wing pattern with irregular transverse bands. Distinguishing from similar species may require close examination.
Description
A small, slender moth with light brown, mottled forewings featuring irregular dark brown transverse bands. The hindwings are typically plainer and darker.
